POSTDOCTORAL POSITION OPEN

Job title: Post-Doc Offer at the Department of Medicine and Life Sciences of the UPF
(https://www.upf.edu/web/biomed) located in the PRBB (http://www.prbb.org/)
(Barcelona, Spain) ref. MELIS-INV-INDF-2025-01

Job description
The Integrative Biomedical Materials and Nanomedicine Lab are seeking for a Postdoctoral researcher to work on the development of plasmonic-silica nanomaterials for
biomedical applications.
Candidates should have background training and experience in synthesis of gold and
silica nanoparticles as well as on drug conjugation, loading and release. Specifically, on
loading nanoparticles with paclitaxel, their subsequent coating, surface modification
with antibodies, in vivo tumor release characterization and on the characterization of
antibody coating with super-resolution fluorescence microscopy.
The project has a strong translational character and therefore fulfilment of the
objective within the deadlines is mandatory. The position will provide opportunities to
gain experience in technology transfer activities, mentoring students, managing
research teams, disseminating research results, and scientific writing.

Project and Institution that finance the contract
Project: “Adding therapeutic value to PDAC treatment by nanoencapsulation and
targeting.” (NanoTarg-ther)
Institution: Agencia Estatal de Investigación (AEI)

Official number reference:
CNS2023-143700

Information on the minimum requirements
PhD degree in science or engineering (nanoscience, chemistry, pharmacy, biophysics,
chemical or biomedical engineering) with extensive experience in synthesis and
characterization of plasmonic (gold)/silica nanostructured materials and their surface
modification with antibodies. Knowledge on drug conjugation for controlled release
and on super-resolution fluorescence microscopy is required.
Ability to work successfully as part of a team and to supervise students.
Track record of first-authored publications in high impact journals.

The candidate must show high motivation, commitment to the project and must be
result oriented. It is a technological project and therefore highly focused on fulfilling
the objectives.
Fluent in English.

Benefits of the opening
The candidate will receive a 12-month postdoc contract with possibility for extension.

Dedication and working time
37,5 hours/week (full time)

Information on the application process
They can be submitted by email to the e-mail address recruitment.melis@upf.edu indicating the position for which they are
applying (MELIS-INV-INDF-2025-01), the candidate’s DNI/NIE number or passport of
the candidate, proof of the requirements and with the documents signed with digital
certificate.

Contact
recruitment.melis@upf.edu

Deadline to submit applications
30 calendar days from the day after publication.

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